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If you live in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories, you can't vote for president in the general election. George Hager, USA TODAY editorial writer explains why. Have a question of your own, tweet it to us using #askusatoday.

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Ask USA TODAY: Why can't citizens in territories vote for president?

If you live in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories, you can't vote for president in the general election. George Hager, USA TODAY editorial writer explains why. Have a question of your own, tweet it to us using #askusatoday.
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